Golden girl of the classical music world and Royston living legend Alison Balsom will be returning to her roots for next month’s art festival.

The musical heroine will be returning to Greneway Middle School for a conversation about her early days in Royston Town Band to the challenges of being a jet-setting mum.

The multi-award winning trumpeter will be speaking as part of the Creative Royston Arts Festival, which starts on September 27.

Other festival highlights announced include a comedy night with Ian Stirling and Howard Read, alongside a full workshop programme teaching everything from face painting, ukulele playing to even manga drawing.

Graham Palmer, chairman, said: “There is lots to do and lots to get hands-on with.”

In the lead-up to the festival, entries are still being sought for the Royston Photographic Society’s heroes and villains competition.

There is also a chance to have your artwork exhibited by entering it into the Royston Fringe competition.

Volunteers are needed during the festival to help at events, if you would like to help please contact Tina Filby; volunteers@roystonartsfestival.org or visit http://www.roystonartsfestival.org/

There will also be a busking slot on the September 27 run by the market manager.

Any musicians and singers keen to stamp their mark on the town centre need to email requests to the market manager at markets@roystontowncouncil.gov.uk